ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
13,418 km
8,338 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
13,418 km
8,338 mi / 7,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
28°
north northeast

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ABJ RIS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code ABJ RIS
ICAO Code DIAP RJER
City Abidjan Rishiri
Country Ivory Coast Japan
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 21 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 45.240000, 141.190000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 13,418 kilometers (8,338 miles / 7,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:00 in Abidjan, it's 04:00 in Rishiri. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rishiri (RIS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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